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Famous Cancer Rising
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The sign of Cancer holds the archetypal feminine, The Moon, the Great Goddess; nurturing, receptive, but dark, mysterious, inward and unpredictable. Those with Cancer Rising seem sweet, innocent, gentle and caring. They are very approachable. They can make friends in any situation. They’re the guy or girl next door type. They have a familiar face, so people often stop to talk to them.
They often have a round, moon-like face. There is often a dreamy look to them. They have a glow to their skin. They may be curvy or thick. They might have dimples.
Sometimes, they’ve retreated into themselves so much that they become the opposite of welcoming. They are highly emotional. Their feelings may affect their ability to think or judge clearly. It’s easy to hurt their feelings because they always take things personally. They can often retreat into their shell when they’re feeling sensitive. They are possessive. This placement can also be anxious. They don’t want to look too far into the future or look into the past. Sometimes, it’s said that they’re experiencing life sideways.
It’s difficult to guess their mood or if they agree with something, because they tend to keep a poker face. This is because their thoughts can’t be put into words. When in public, they can go through lots of emotions without expressing them. However, if their personal boundaries are being crossed they may be quick to react to them, because they are defensive and take these things very personally.
They are sensitive to their environment. They are great at perceiving the way that others are feeling. They are better at listening than talking. However, when they do speak it is powerful because there is either a lot of thought or emotion behind it. They often get flustered in public. When new situations present themselves, they are often shy or immediately withdraw. Their instinct when threatened or on unfamiliar ground is to protect themselves. They are usually timid and careful when interacting with people. They can be easily influenced and submissive when it comes to others. They don’t like confrontation and withdraw when being cornered.
Events in their early life might have influenced them. The women they are around might be where they got the most influence. They might have been sensitive to the way their mother was feeling. Their attachment to their mother could become a detriment later if they don’t gain independence.
When it comes to what they’ve learned from experience, they tend to keep to themselves. They are great at manifesting the things that they weigh heavy on, and this is why they tend to be private about their personal life. They have a great memory and hold on to the past. They tend to do this in a negative way, through guilt complexes or regrets. The best thing they can do is use their past as a stepping stone.
What they need most is security. They are happiest when they’re in a safe environment. Their home is an important retreat. They need a peaceful and secure homebase. They need clean, comfortable surroundings. They may be domestic, good at cooking and tending to the home.
Those with Cancer in the First House should trust their instincts, because they’re good at processing information. They are often strongly intuitive and benefit from learning the difference between insight and projection. They also benefit from being aware of their sensitivity and learning when they are taking on too much from others. Learning to use intuition as a guide will grow as they develop emotional intelligence.
They sometimes attract manipulative people. They like to feel needed and have trouble saying no, therefore they also attract people who always have problems. They function best with partners who display strength, are financially capable, and emotionally stable. Many prefer it when their relationships have well-defined rules. Security is their basic need, and they are willing to give up personal freedom to get it. They come off as nurturing, family-oriented unassuming people. However, when it comes to marriage they may prefer a more practical, matter-of-fact approach.
With Cancer in the First House, they identify themselves through their emotions. They are self-rooted in protecting themselves emotionally and those who they care most about. They aren’t to be overlooked. They want to be sure of themselves, not prove themselves or their talents to others. They can inspire many and they are protective over the ones that they love.
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